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The Chalice

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK Vol. 3 No. 34 September 15, 2011

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Glad to be back!By Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior MinisterWhat apleasure it isto be back! Isay that with

all sincerity.Many of youcant believethat we wouldbe thrilled to

be back after all of the exciting adventureswe have had on our sabbatical. It was awonderful time of renewal and comingtogether as a family. I can honestly saythat we had a great time together. I wasworried at first about the boys and howthey would like being cooped up with

Mom and Dad for such an extendedtime, but they seemed to really enjoythemselves. And Beth and I are excitedthat the boys enjoyed the history and

art as much as they did. They are betterRenaissance scholars than I am! Justask them about Caravaggio, Leonardo,Michelangelo and Donatello, and they willfill you in on all the detailsand theyrenot talking about Teenage Mutant NinjaTurtles.

We want to thank the church (andthe Lilly Endowment) for this opportunity.It has been the experience of a lifetimeand we cant wait to share some of ourmemories with you. We do have 5,000

pictures, but dont worry, we wont boreyou with all of those, only a select few.

What I was really excited about wascoming home to a refreshed and renewed

staff and congregation. The RenewalProcess has been a great success and tosee so many who are so fired up aboutour church and its future is worth comingback to. I look forward to all that weare going to do in the futureas well ascelebrating what we have done in thepast. And we are looking forward tosharing some of our experiences with youespecially on October 2. But we wontshare all 5,000 pics at once!!

Sermon SeriesSeptember 18 The Art of Love:

Matter of the HEASeptember 25 Bucket Lists: Vis

and Hope areInspirations of theHEART

October 2 Declarations of th

HEART

9:30 Sunday School10:45 UNIFIED Worship12:00 GRATITUDE Lunch12:45 Shorow Sabbatical

Presentation in Sanctuary

Prayer Calendars still availabl

pick yours up today!Make Reservations for Lunch online at www.fccedmond.org/generosity

Special Schedule Oct. 2

The Heart of Giving

God works in many ways. One way weexperience God is through people. Byforming deep, authentic relationships wecare, nurture and affirm one another.These meaningful relationships influenceour lives in a great way. We hold specialrelationships with friends and loved onesvery close to our hearts.

This week you should receive aspecial delivery in the mail from FCCE.In it there is an Extravagant Generosity

publication for you to keep and enjoy which shows some of the ways we welcome people, care for one another, worship God, and grow in our faith andservice. Join us in prayer as we renew ourcommitments to give and serve.

When you extend hospitality to Christianbrothers and sisters, even when they are

strangers, you make the faith visible. (3 John 1:5, The Message)

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Childrens ScheduleChildren 3yrs old - 5th grade will learnExtreme Makeover: Redesigned Attitudewhich is based on Phil 2:5. Have the saattitude that Christ Jesus had. 5:00 Music/Instruments (K-5th)5:30 Cherub Choir (PreK)6:00 Check-In/Dinner6:30 Large Group (Sanctuary)7:00 Small Groups7:30 Check-Out/Pick up

Students ScheduleThis semester we will experience aWorship Feast and our study will focuson the many ways in which we areinvited into the presence of the Holy!5:30 Girls Ensemble5:45 Dinner6:30 Worship7:15 Small Group Bible Study8:00 Done!

UNITE Dates:Sept. 21, 28 Oct. 5, 12, 26;Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30 Dec. 7 (Youth only

Have you had a chance to see theoutcomes of re:NEW?

Check out the Themes & Dreamsbooklet online!

fccedmond.org/renew

Its Time for Shoeboxes...for Operation Christmas Child!We have a few opportunities for you to help out!There are two packing parties for Operation ChristmasChild and they have been scheduled for:

l Thursday, September 29, from 9 AM to 12 PM l Wednesday, October 12, from 9 AM to 12 PM

We are still in need of the following items:

These boxes will nd their way into the hands of children who would otherwiseget nothing for Christmas. More importantly, each child will receive a bookletabout Jesus and His love for them in their own language.

You can be a part of this wonderful ministry!Questions? Contact Michele Schlough at 844-3214.

An Update from the Finance Committee Two thirds through the year, General Fund Revenuesare 101.8% of Year to Date Budget and our GeneralFund Expenses are 96.5% of Year to Date Budget. 2011

Pledged Offering is 104.7% of Year to Date Budget andNon-Pledged Offering is 98.7% of Year to Date Budget. 2011 Building Fund Revenuesre 94.2% of Year to Date Budget. We did receive a significant pay against mortgagerincipal gift this month. Thank you.

The Year to Date (YTD), through August 31, 2011, Revenue and Expenses are:General Fund Building FundYTD Actual YTD Actual

Revenue $728,382.21 $188,271.70Expense $690,170.08 $199,834.24Excess/ $38,212.13

Please remember to note on your checks or envelopes to which church accounts you want your ontribution credited.

The Visiting Nurse Association and the Parish nurses will be giving

FLU SHOTS, FLU MIST & PNEUMONIA SHOTS Sunday, September 258:30 AM to 12:30 PM

The shots will be given in the rotunda. Costs are $25 for u shots, $30 for u mistand $65 for pneumonia shots. If you have Medicare Part B, please bring your cardand we can le your u and pneumonia shots with Medicare for you.

If you would like to donate a u shot to someone from Breakfast on Boulevard,please send any donations to First Christian Church and mark it Parish nurses-Flu

shots for BOB. We will have a donation box at the table.Lets help keep our community u free!

l HARD candy (individually wrapped)l combs or brushesl small items of clothingl ip ops

l toothpastel stuffed animalsl small toysl shoe boxes

Its not too late! You can still join us!On Wednesday nights during the schoolyear, children, students and adults UNITfor dinner, learning and fellowship.

Adult options: 5:00-6:00 An Exploration of Faithled by Rev. Chris Shorow - Room 11 6:30-7:30 Serving from the Heartled by Rev. Jerry Black - Room 116 7:308:45 Chancel Choirled by Diane Ball - Sanctuary

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Classics Tour of Forwith Rev. Jerry Black

Thursday, October 6 A personal visit to Ft. Sill with

Jerry as our host. Youll need tobring a photo ID for Base entry.

Wear COMFY Walking Shoes!Contact Winnie Hall at 341-4297.

Payment due soon!

We would be pleased if you would join usfor a wedding shower honoring

Ms. Ashley Franceancee of Mr. Brian Cavanaugh

Sunday, September 25, 2011, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, Fellowship Hall

Ashley is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Rodney and Betty France.Brian is the son of Mrs. Jackie (Cavanaugh) Booher.

Prayers of the PeopleOUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL

Bart Rodr, Baptist IntegrisTHOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Dana Theobald, Adam

Gossen, Lura Wilson (Paula Baileys mom), Jerri Jones, Alice Birdsong (CharlanneJohnsons mom), Joe Samuels, Maxine Kerr, Tommy Atchison, Joan Grant, CharlieYoung, Bill & Mary Lou Womble, Rex Swanson (former member), Roy Jackson, NitaWilliams (Jeff Williams mom), John Werhun, Naomi Bell (Karen Walenciaks mom),Rose Marie McKee, Barbara Hall, Ed Berry

Happy Birthday!9/18 Boston Harris, Tommie Inman,

Max Moore, Sharon Mugg

9/19 Jack Smith, Max Stapp9/20 Jo Ann Bullard, Don Mecoy,Mark Preslar, Ruth Preslar,Brenda Wood

9/21 Donetta Herndon9/22 Linda Burrows, Richard Cutter,

Marni Fuller, Bill Howell, Jr.,David Larrison, Sarah Rahhal,Shelley Regan

9/23 Jerri Brigham, Donna Combs, Jim Downing, Jeff Fine-Thomas,Randy Jones

9/24 Melody Coco, Blair Eischeid,Alix Jackson, Leslie Lee, KenMcClain, Nick Rodr, ZoyaSchmoyer, Anna Lisa Stanley,Bob Thomas

9/25 Campbell Christensen, RobFarrah, Sydney Price, Aleene Self

Get YOUR ACT TOGETHER for the 5th Annual

FCC FOLLIES &CHILI COOK-OFF!

Its not too late to sign up and join the fun onSunday, October 9! Our old fashioned chili cook-off and Follies talent show is tasty andentertaining fun! The annual chili cookoff begins at 5:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Nochili recipe? No problem! Bring a finger food or dessert to share.

At 6:30 PM, we move into the Sanctuary for a FREE evening of entertainmentfeaturing some of the best talent in Edmond..our own FCC members!

Dont delay and get in on the fun - register your Follies act and your pot of chili thisSunday at the Follies display in the rotunda, or online at www.fccedmond.org/follies

Questions? Contact Diane Ball at 341-3544 ex. 115; dball@fccedmond.org

Feel like a champion.Give blood!

First Christian ChurchFall Blood DriveSunday, September 258:00 AM to 12:30 PMOn the BloodmobileSchedule your donation

today in the rotunda.Questions? ContactSherry VanOsdol at

sherryev2@gmail.com

The week of September 17-23,2011, is designated by Congressand Presidential Proclamation as

Constitution Week throughout theUnited States. The bells that ring Saturday, September 17, 2011, at 3:00 PM, mark thehour of the signing of the Constitution for the United States of America 224 years ago.

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Worshipat First Christian 8:15, 9 & 11amSeptember 18, 2011Message: Rev. Chris Shorow

Rev. Dr. Jerry BlackScripture: John 13:34-35 &Deuteronomy 6:4-9Theme: The Art of Love:

Matters of the Heart

September 25, 2011Message: Rev. Greg Bunton

Rev. Chris Shorow Scripture: Joel 2:28; Matthew 6:33

& Colossians 3:1Theme: Bucket Lists - Vision &

Hope Are Inspirations of the Heart

Join Disciples Womenin Caring For Babies!Infant Crisis Services Selected

as Fall Service Project

By LaVerne FryIt is hard to imagine that there are babies and toddlers who go to bed hungry inour midst, yet it happens every day right here in central Oklahoma. This fall, ineffort to help alleviate that hunger, First Christian Disciple Women groups will becollecting funds to support the work of Infant Crisis Services in Oklahoma City.

Whether or not you are an active part of any of our Disciples Women groups,you can still join efforts with us as we support the mission of Infant Crisis Services.This agency serves more than 1,000 babies and toddlers in central Oklahomaeach month. They supply life-sustaining formula and food as well as diapers andclothing for babies and toddlers in times of crisis. They bridge the gaps that occurduring critical times in a babys development and because government programslike WIC and DHS dont provide diapers or medically prescribed formulas.

Disciples Women members can give money through their individual groups.If you are not a part of a Disciples Women group, you can donate through thechurch office. Infant Crisis Services will greatly appreciate all donations.